Nigerian Army

February 26, 2016

1890 captives rescued from Boko Haram by Nigerian troops (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian army has announced the rescue of 1890 people who were held by the insurgent group, Boko Haram. This was disclosed on Friday, in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Sani Usman. He said that the captives were rescued at various locations of the North East in the past two... Read More

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February 25, 2016

How Nigerian Army dislogded Boko Haram from Dikwa

In continuation of its recent victories over the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist, the Nigerian army, on Wednesday, released a statement on how it recorded a resounding victory against the Islamic fundamentalists, that have terrorized much of the Northeastern part of Nigeria for several years. The statement, which was signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting... Read More

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February 19, 2016

Soldiers protest non-payment of allowance, reject posting to Maiduguri

The Public Relations Officer of the 81 Division, Lt. Col. Kingsley Samuel, has reacted to reports that 200 soldiers are not satisfied with the non-payment of three months mission allowances at the 55 Battalion Bonny Camp in Lagos. According to the Punch Newspapers, Lt. Col. Samuel said the soldiers of the 81 Division, who recently returned from... Read More

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February 17, 2016

Nigerian troops rescue 350 people held hostage by Boko Haram

Following the recent spate of bombings that has led to huge loss of lives and properties, the Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, announced that it has recorded another success in the fight against insurgency in the Northeast region of Nigeria. This disclosure was contained in a statement signed Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Acting Director Army... Read More

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January 3, 2016

‘We are ready to pursue the terrorists’| Borno hunters request to join Army in Sambisa Forest

Hunters in Borno state have requested the Nigerian Army to allow them participate in the war against Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa Forest. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the hunters lent their support to the army on Sunday, January 3. The request was made by the Borno Emir of the Hunters, Malam Mai-Gana... Read More

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December 19, 2015

Nigerian army shows mercy to 66 soldiers on death row

The Nigerian Army has shown mercy to 66 soldiers facing death sentences by reducing the jail term to 10 years. The Army disclosed this in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Sani Usman, on Saturday. “The soldiers were arraigned on several count charges that include criminal conspiracy, conspiracy to commit mutiny, mutiny,... Read More

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December 16, 2015

Killing of Shiite Muslims ‘is a step towards tyranny’ – Shehu Sani

All Progressives Congress Senator, Shehu Sani, has condemned the Nigerian Army over the attack in Zaria that has left several members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria dead and numerous others injured. Sani, in a statement released on Tuesday, December 15 described the attack as an “indiscriminate and disproportionate use of force by the military”. He further... Read More

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December 2, 2015

Sambo Dasuki accused of illegal arms importation, assassination attempts (DETAILS)

The National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Firearms, NATFORCE, has alleged that ex-National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, is complicit in the importation of trailer load of illegal arms and ammunition into the country. The Director General of the NATFORCE, Osita Emmanuel Okereke claims that the imported weapons were given to terrorist sect, Boko Haram. To validate its claims,... Read More

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November 14, 2015

Army rescues 61 abducted persons from Boko Haram

61 abducted persons have been rescued from Boko Haram by the Nigerian Army. The Army revealed via a Facebook post on Friday, that the rescue operation was carried out after destroying Boko Haram camps in Nwalemer, Mallemiri and Bale in Borno state. The statement by the Army said: “Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade advancing... Read More

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September 23, 2015

Army arrests Boko Haram kingpin, 43 other insurgents (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army has arrested a Boko Haram kingpin, Bulama Modu, and 43 suspected insurgents at Jangurori and Bulatori villages, in Borno. A suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Aji Gambo, was also arrested at Wudla village. The troops also rescued 241 women and children during the operation, while arms and other weapons were also recovered from Bulama Modu.... Read More

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September 17, 2015

Nigerian Army arrests 2 Boko Haram document forgers

The Nigerian Army has arrested two business center operators in Maiduguri, who are in the business of producing fake National Identity Cards for Boko Haram insurgents. The two forgers- Makinta Umar and John Zakariya, were arrested after a Boko Haram suspect exposed them to the Army. Col. Tukur Gusau, spokesman of the 7 Division of the Nigerian... Read More

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September 9, 2015

‘Boko Haram is not strong enough to hold any town’ – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army disclosed on Wednesday, that the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, is getting weak. Acting Director, Defence Information, Col. Rabe Abubakar, says the insurgents lacked the wherewithal to capture towns under the control of the military. He stated this during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja, where he appealed to Nigerians to show... Read More

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September 9, 2015

Nigerian Army frees 128 Boko Haram suspects

The Nigerian Army has released 128 people, suspected to be members of the Boko Haram. The suspects- 109 men, seven women, 11 boys and a teenager- were released on Wednesday, to the Borno state government after the Army concluded its investigations to ascertain whether or not, they had ties with Boko Haram. Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai,... Read More

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September 8, 2015

Nigerian Army arrests Boko Haram suppliers, seizes hard drugs (PHOTOS)

Troops of the 3 Division Nigerian Army have intercepted and arrested insurgents and foot soldiers of suppliers of Boko Haram terrorists. The Boko Haram insurgents were nabbed with hard drugs and other stimulants, between Depchi and Geidam, in Geidam LGA of Yobe, on Tuesday. The insurgents are believed to be the suppliers supply of fuel and hard drugs such as... Read More

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September 7, 2015

Buratai says war against Boko Haram exposed flaws in Nigerian army

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Tukur Buratai has said that the current fight against Boko Haram has exposed some flaws in the army. Buratai said this during a keynote address at the 2015 Regimented Sergeant Major (RSM) Convention that was held in Maiduguri today. He said, “We are all aware of the ongoing operations which the... Read More

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September 5, 2015

Nigerian Army destroys Boko Haram’s food supplies (PHOTOS)

The 7 Division Nigerian Army has intercepted several cartons of dried fish and rustled beef from Boko Haram insurgents, from various locations, in Borno. The Army says the cartons of the dried fish were seized by Boko Haram from innocent fishermen, business men and nomads. It is believed that the terrorists later sell the food supplies... Read More

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September 3, 2015

Army gives second chance to 3,032 soldiers, 66 still on death row

Precisely 3,032 soldiers who were dismissed from the Nigerian Army, have been reinstated. The soldiers have been given another opportunity to have a life in the military, after being sent packing over alleged indiscipline in the war against Boko Haram insurgents. Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman disclosed on Thursday, in Abuja that 5,000 cases were... Read More

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August 17, 2015

The Nigerian Army is getting its groove back – APC

The All Progressives Congress has commended the Nigerian military for stepping up the war against Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. According to the ruling party,the military’s new approach to the battle against the insurgents is encouraging. The party stated that it is possible for the Army to defeat Boko Haram before the end of the 3-month... Read More

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August 12, 2015

Is Nigeria ready for an indigenous arms industry?

President Muhammadu Buhari’s call to Nigeria’s Defence Ministry to outline a plan for the development of an arms industry for the country is thought-provoking. Many people have taken sides on the subject but there is more than meets the eye to the quest for an indigenous arms industry for Nigeria. Conceptually, it is a good... Read More

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August 10, 2015

The army reacts to front-page picture of soldiers torturing a ‘thief’ (READ)

The Nigerian army has reacted to the image of a man being tortured by soldiers in Nasarawa state. In a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Sani Kukasheka Usman on Monday, the army said the perpetrators would be summoned and would face disciplinary action. The attention of Nigerian Army has been drawn to... Read More

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“The Nigerian Army is back” – Chief of Army Staff

Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has emphatically declared that the Nigerian Army has regained its lost glory. Buratai says that the Army is on track to effectively tackle to the challenges associated with defending the nation. He assured that Nigeria’s troops are physically sound and mentally ready to take on any operation assigned to them. The... Read More

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Nigerian Army recovered these items from Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

Nigerian troops recovered a pile of street lamps poles used by Boko Haram terrorists for making Improvised Explosives Devices, while clearing terrorists in Dikwa, Borno State on Wednesday, August 5. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, said the troops also recovered 15 cows, 174 goats and a donkey from rustlers,during another search operation in... Read More

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Boko Haram commander arrested as 178 captives are rescued by Nigerian Army (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian military has announced the arrest of a Boko Haram commander as well as the rescue of 178 captured people. The army revealed on Sunday, August 2, that the Boko Haram commander was arrested in an operation by troops of 7 division along Aulari in Bama axis of Borno State. Spokesperson of the division, Tukur... Read More

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Nigerian Air Force, Army repels Boko Haram attack

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in a combined effort with the ground troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully repelled an attack on Bita village by the Boko Haram terrorist group (BHT). In a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Dele Alonge on Sunday, it said the Nigerian Air Force using its... Read More

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Army dissolves court martial against mutiny soldiers, others

Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has reportedly dissolved all the ongoing General Military Courts Martial in Nigeria. The Army chief is said to have begun the process of reviewing cases of soldiers dismissed from service over alleged acts of cowardice, insubordination, mutiny and other allegations. Punch Newspapers reports that the Army will be revisiting all... Read More

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Nigerian Army retires 11 Generals

Eleven generals of the Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps were on Friday, July 24, retired from service. The officers who were retired in Lagos, include eight Major-Generals and three Brigadier-Generals. The Major-Generals are Manhood Yerima, Abiodun Amao, Olayemi Abidoye, Boniface Azurunwa, Adekunle Martin’s, Christian Ugwu, Bode Ogini and Mashudy Adekanye while the Brigadier-Generals are Kachallah, Godfrey Nwafor and... Read More

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25 Generals to retire from Nigerian Army

25 Generals have been given six weeks to voluntarily retire from the Nigerian Armed Forces. The generals were affected by the appointment of their juniors as service chiefs. It is a tradition in the Army that Generals cannot serve under a junior officer to them, which means that they must mandatorily resign. This was disclosed on Friday by... Read More

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Army arrests mastermind of Zaria and Jos bombings

The Nigerian Army says the mastermind of the recent bombings in Zaria and Jos, has been arrested. The unnamed individual was reportedly apprehended at a checkpoint in Gombe state. The development was disseminated through the Twitter account of the Defence Headquarters, this afternoon, July 8. The tweets read: #FLASH: Troops have arrested a mastermind... Read More

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182 Boko Haram suspects were released today

The Nigerian military has released 182 Boko Haram suspects detained for allegedly having links with the terrorist sect, in Borno state. Army chief, Lt. Gen Kenneth Minimah, handed over the suspects to the Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, at a military base, on Monday, July 6. He informed the Governor that the suspects have... Read More

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Boko Haram: Anambra prison reportedly taken over by Nigerian Army

The Nigerian military have reportedly taken over the security of the Ekwulobia Prisons in Anambra, as a result of the relocation of Boko Haram prisoners to the facility. Punch Newspapers reports that security operations in the Federal Government facility are no longer being carried out by the officials of the Nigeria Prison Service alone. As... Read More

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